Investment Banking Analyst Jobs

La Honda Advisors is a Silicon Valley-based investment bank founded by experienced bankers whose passion is to work with growth companies as their trusted advisors. We provide independent strategic advice to technology and other growth companies seeking capital raising and M&A services.

Our firm is seeking to hire an Analyst to be an integral part of our team. The analyst will have a broad range of responsibilities, communicate directly with clients, and see tangible results of his or her work. Ours is truly a unique opportunity for someone to gain in-depth exposure to our clients and their businesses through close collaboration and touching all aspects of the transactions themselves.

A candidate must have at least one year of experience in financial services, valuation, accounting, M&A, or corporate financial planning. In addition to possessing the technical knowledge demanded by our industry, a candidate should be detail-oriented, driven, resourceful, and able to communicate professionally with clients.The candidate needs to be based in the Bay area as we work in person in our office in Menlo Park. Please do not apply if you are living outside of the Bay Area or do not have ties to the Bay Area.

Opportunity:

-Investment banking advisory firm based in Menlo Park, California, seeking to hire an experienced analyst

-Firm founded by two experienced investment banking veterans in Silicon Valley

-Direct client interaction and opportunity to work on live engagements immediately

-Looking for a candidate who is interested in a long-term situation with an opportunity to be promoted to Associate

:

-Prepare client presentation materials;

-Conduct client and market analysis in the context of prospective and existing engagements;

-Perform comparable analysis, DCFs, valuation, and create financial forecast models;

-Write management presentations for transactions and other transaction marketing documents;

-Assist in transaction execution and management;

-Conduct new business prospecting and research; and

-Write short blogs/research reports

Requirements/Skills:

-At least one year of work experience in Accounting, Valuation, Investment Banking, Financial Planning or Corporate Development, Private Equity, or other relevant positions

-Adept at foundational tools of the business – Excel, PowerPoint, and industry data sources

-Strong analytical/financial skills

-Strong writing and communication skills

- Self-starter, entrepreneurial, highly motivated, resourceful, and desirous of learning investment banking in Silicon Valley

-Sincere interest in the technology sector

-Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and team player

-Excellent verbal communication skills – able to comfortably speak with clients independently

-Must have had at least a 3.3 GPA in college

-Must be a resident of the U.S. or have a current work visa to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

-Competitive base salary plus bonus based on individual and firm performance

If interested, please do not send information through LinkedIn; please email cover letters and resumes to Julie Levenson at [email protected].